Security Officer

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Security Officer reporting to the Medical Center Security Manager. Under supervision, you will monitor and provide protection for facilities, employees, patients and visitors, and communicate tactfully with the public.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, one year of security experience, eligibility to obtain IAHSS within the first year, and a valid South Carolina driver’s license. Shift work and overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; one year of relevant security experience also required.
• Bachelor’s degree or other relevant certifications may substitute for the required work experience.
• Must obtain and maintain IAHSS certification within the first year of employment.
• Must have a valid South Carolina Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and provides protection and security for facilities, premises, employees, patients and visitors.
• Communicates tactfully with the general public.
• Performs routine security duties following prescribed standards and practices.

Skills

Security experience

Communication with public

IAHSS certification

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree or certifications may substitute

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Security Officer reports to the Medical Center Security Manager. Under general supervision, the Security Officer monitors and provides protection and security for facilities, premises, employees, patients and visitors.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000667 CHS OH - Safety & Security

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma, and one year of relevant experience (Security, Law Enforcement, Fire Service, Emergency Medical Service, Behavioral Health, Counselor, Education, or Military).


• A Bachelor’s degree or other relevant certifications may be substituted for the required work experience.


• Must obtain and be able to maintain the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety certification (IAHSS) within the first year of employment.


• Must have a valid South Carolina Driver’s License.

The Security Officer reports to the Medical Center Security Manager. Under general supervision, the Security Officer monitors and provides protection and security for facilities, premises, employees, patients and visitors. Ability to communicate tactfully with the general public. Knowledge of methods of security in buildings and grounds institution. Performs routine and repetitive duties following clearly prescribed standards and practices as set forth by the Manager of Hospital Security. Work involves shift work and some overtime. Must be able to use tact and communicate clearly with public.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture

Standing: Continuous, Sitting: Continuous, Walking: Continuous, climbing stairs: Infrequent, working indoors: Continuous, working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent, working from elevated areas: Frequent, working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent, Kneeling: Infrequent, bending at the waist: Continuous, Twisting at the waist: Frequent, Squatting: Frequent

• Manual Dexterity & Strength

Pinching operations: Frequent, Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous, Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous, Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous, reaching overhead: Frequent, Reaching in all directions: Continuous, Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous, Full use of both legs: Continuous, Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent.

• Lifting & Force Requirements

Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent, Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent, Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent, Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent

• Vision & Sensory

Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous, Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous, Color discrimination: Continuous, Depth perception: Continuous, Peripheral vision: Continuous, Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous, Tactile sensory function: Continuous, Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous.

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  Selected Positions

  
  
  
  
  • Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
  
  
  • Respirator use qualification: Continuous
  
  
  
  


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  Work Environment & Conditions

  
  

Effective stress management: Continuous, Rotating shifts: Frequent, Overtime as required: Frequent, Latex-safe environment: Continuous.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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